Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तेन तवं छिन्नमूलेन कं तॊषयितुम अर्हसि

Shloka (श्लोक)

तेन तवं छिन्नमूलेन कं तॊषयितुम अर्हसि
अतथ्य विहितं यॊ वा नेदं वाक्यम उपाश्नुयात

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse reflects on the futility of communication based on falsehood.

Translations

English Translation

By severing the roots of untruth, which entity do you find deserving of propitiation? Hence, anyone who does not adhere to this statement should refrain from expression.

हिंदी अनुवाद

असत्य की जड़ों को काटने से, तुम किसकी पूजा करने के योग्य समझते हो? इसलिये, जो इस वाक्य को नहीं अपनाता, उसे वचन करने से बचना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka fits into a discourse about the significance of truth in communication within the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

The verse emphasizes that communication rooted in falsehood is ineffective and misleading.

Application

This teaches the value of honesty in discourse and the importance of aligning words with truth.